SOCPA CEO, Dr. Ahmad Al-Mughames, emphasized that balancing innovation and compliance is a key foundation for the future of financial competitiveness. Indicating that financial leaders are entering a transformative phase that requires redefining their roles to keep pace with rapid technological and economic changes.
Speaking at the 2025 Middle East CFO Conference opened by the United Arab Emirates Minister of Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani Al-Zeyoudi, and hosted in Dubai under the theme “Resilience and Competitive Advantage” Dr. Al-Mughames explained that the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved beyond managing numbers. It now centers on advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, risk management, and building more agile and proactive financial ecosystems capable of adapting to regulatory and economic shifts.
He added that rapid technological advancement should not diminish the human dimension in financial work. Trust, integrity, and the protection of public interest remain fundamental values that cannot be compromised regardless of digital progress. Dr. Al-Mughames reaffirmed that adhering to ethical and professional principles such as transparency, fairness, and responsibility is what truly shapes the future of the profession.
Dr. Al-Mughames participation comes as one of the leading professional figures in the region. The conference brought together financial leaders and experts from various countries to discuss the future of the profession and trends in financial competitiveness at both regional and global levels.